First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is a member of the Transylvania Presbytery and the Synod of Living Waters. We a community of Christians who worship in joy, create reflective times to care for the soul; provide a safe space for seekers as well as believers to share, expecting and respecting differences; wrestle with faithful decision making; respond to community needs and support Christian missions; discern the holy within the secular; fellowship and support one another in our sorrows; appreciate the world of ideas, connecting faith and reason.

We join together and joyfully serve Jesus Christ, and we invite you to become a part of our church family. New members to our church are welcomed by Confession of Faith, Reaffirmation of Faith or a Transfer from a previous church. Confirmation classes are held for youth in seventh grade.

Our Building
This congregation was organized in 1813 and is in its fifth location. The present building was constructed in 1975. The beautiful stained glass, dating to the 1880s and found throughout the building, has been saved from the former building. The tower bell was cast in 1892 in Cincinnati.

Our garden, features a biblical herb garden, gargoyles from the old church and offers a lovely setting for meditation.

Our library, is stocked with many study aides and commentary sets. All the books and tapes can be borrowed.

Our beautifully renovated Fellowship Hall and Kitchen is used for congregational fellowship. The Martha Rose Powell Learning Center houses our youth education programs.